| abstract |
A polymer that releases hydrogen sulfide having a polysaccharide skeleton and its uses is provided. In addition, a method of treatment and prevention of a skin condition, an eye disease or osteoarthritis is provided. Claim 6: A compound according to claim 1 or claim 5 or a compound for use according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the compound has a polymeric skeleton and at least one side chain and wherein the side chain comprises a substructure according to formula (1) in which R¹ is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylaryl, aralkyl or aryl group, preferably selected from the group consisting of phenyl or methyl, and in which the square indicates the point of union of the substructure. |